New York Army National Guard 

                  Located in Watertown/Fort Drum and Carthage, NY             

                                  

Welcome to Russell Bledsoe's New York Army National Guard Web Page. Serve your Country Part-Time while you live your life Full-Time.  Contact SSG Russell Bledsoe for more information at the number below.    

                        An Excellent Part-Time Career

   Typically serve one weekend each month and two weeks each year.  Salary increases with promotions and years served.  Cash Bonuses are available up to $8,000.

                                                Education Programs

   The Montgomery GI Bill pays up to $263 per month for 36 months towards your college degree for a total tax free benefit of $9,468!  Add another $7,200 from the GI Bill Kicker if you qualify.   Ask About other tuition assistance and education services programs that are also available.

                                                       Training

   Choose from a variety of job skills while you earn a paycheck every step of the way.  The length of your training varies depending on the job you select.  Also the ROTC Simultaneous Membership Program is an Officer Commissioning Program that allows dual membership in ROTC and the New York Army National Guard.  An excellent way to become a Second Lieutenant while concurrently serving in the Guard.

                Benefits of the New York Army National Guard

Monthly Paycheck Tuition Assistance Leadership Training
Service to your Community   Life Insurance  College Credits for Training
Commissioning Programs     Education Services Programs    Retirement Plan
Commissary & PX Privilege Travel with your Unit  Free Legal Assistance
On the Job Medical and Dental Coverage Paid Skills Military Education Centers

                                                                    

                 Please contact me with any questions are comments. 

                                

                                        Staff Sergeant

                             Russell Bledsoe

            Bldg. T-702 Nash Blvd.   Fort Drum, NY 13602

                Phone: (315) 775-1055      Fax:  (315) 772-9307

                       E-mail: russell.bledsoe@us.army.mil